FujiFilm Hosts Wide Format Inkjet Tech Summit at Chicago Technology Center

Fujifilm North America Corporation, Graphic Systems Division (2015 SGIA Expo Platinum Sponsor Booth #3113) recently hosted another in its series of Technology Summits at its Chicago Technology Center, sharing wide format inkjet technology solutions to attendees. Invited guests gained in-depth knowledge of wide format applications, and learned how to best serve this ever-growing market. Presentations included insights into different substrates used to create wide format displays as well as software, including ColorGATE Production Server 9 and finishing solutions featuring the Esko Kongsberg Cutting Table. Attendees experienced hands on demonstrations of Fujifilm’s wide format solutions, including the Inca Onset R40i and Q40i; the Acuity Series of flatbeds; the Acuity LED 1600, and an overview of the Uvistar grand format press. In addition to interactive technology demonstrations and a lively and informative user panel Q&A session, other highlights included presentations by John Mills, CEO, Inca Digital; Steve Bennet, vice president, Esko, digital finishing business; and Steve Urmano, director of wide format, InfoTrends. Urmano engaged attendees with his thoughts on industry insights and printing trends. One of the most anticipated demonstrations at the Summit was the Acuity F, a high productivity UV flatbed printer for display and signage, recently added to the Acuity Series of UV flatbed printers. As an added bonus, many attendees were also able to experience the J Press 720S, a high-quality sheetfed inkjet press, along with the J Press 540W, a web-fed inkjet press with short-run and variable data capabilities.